Farm Manager

About

We are an integrated farm with broiler poultry at the core, alongside greenhouse vegetables. We are looking for a hands-on Farm Manager to run day-to-day broiler production, from day-old chick placement to market-ready birds, while hitting growth, mortality and cost targets.

Requirements

• A minimum of an HND in animal science, agriculture or a related field
• At least 3 years' hands-on experience managing commercial broiler operations
• Sound knowledge of broiler nutrition, health management, vaccination and biosecurity
• Proven track record of meeting production and mortality targets
• Strong people management and record-keeping skills; comfortable with basic Excel/reporting
• Willing to live on-site and work flexible hours, including weekends during critical cycles

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage full broiler production cycles, including brooding, placement, growth and depopulation
• Drive flock performance on FCR, average weight, mortality and liveability targets
• Implement vaccination schedules, biosecurity protocols and disease surveillance with the farm vet
• Manage feed, water, drugs and other farm inputs; control stock and wastage
• Supervise, schedule and train farm attendants; enforce discipline and safety standards
• Keep accurate daily records (mortality, feed intake, weights, stock) and submit weekly reports to management
• Coordinate bird harvest and handover to processing and distribution
• Oversee upkeep of pens, equipment and the on-site environment
• Support the crop units when needed

Benefits

• On-site accommodation provided